The Decline in Strike Activity Since the 1980's Can Be

question 64

Multiple Choice

The decline in strike activity since the 1980's can be attributed to all of the following except:

• A) Strikes track the business cycle and business is less cyclical today than in the 1980's.
• B) Both parties have better information today than in the past.
• C) There is increased resistance by management.
• D) There is less uncertainty in important market forces like inflation.

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